My neighborhood had our monthly book club last week. The host chooses a few options, the group votes, and everyone settles in for a shared read. I was excited when Kin by Tayari Jones was selected because it had been sitting on my to-be-read list for quite some time. At its core, Kin is a… Read More
We had a special evening celebrating Whit’s induction into the National Honor Society, and I couldn’t be more proud. Membership is based on more than just academics, which makes this honor feel especially meaningful. Students are selected not only for scholarship, but also for service, leadership and character… a true reflection of the whole student.… Read More
Happy Sunday, friends We’ve had the most spectacular weekend with all four of us under one roof. If you could see me, you’d know I’m grinning from ear to ear. I’m popping in with a quick and yummy supper I made last week that was enjoyed by all… a Greek salad that I will absolutely… Read More
Well… I knew this day would come, but I truly thought we had at least one more year. The curtain has officially closed on Whit’s orchestra journey. For the past six years, he’s proudly played the cello, and it has brought so much joy to all of us. It’s hard to believe it all started… Read More
I just wrapped up listening to Shield of Sparrows and Rites of the Starling by Devney Perry, and they completely pulled me in. I borrowed both for free through the Libby app from my library, which always feels like such a win. They fall into the romantasy category, which blends fantasy and romance in one… Read More
If you’ve been around here for any length of time, you know I have a soft spot for anything almond flavored. Amaretto… almond cake… all of it. It’s always been a favorite. So when I came across Bitsy’s Amaretto Cake in the VeryVera cookbook, I knew it was one I wanted to try. And it… Read More
We officially kicked off college visits with Whit, and our first stop was University of Tennessee. At the time, about five months ago, he was leaning toward electrical engineering, specifically power systems, so Tennessee felt like a natural place to start. It also checked a few other important boxes… a large university in the South… Read More